STORE PERISHABLE MGR - DG MKT in MACON GA S09814

Dollar General•Macon, GA
•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Perishable Manager manages the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments. The role is responsible for efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe work environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The manager also provides support to other managers as requested. The position maintains perishable stock levels based on store volume using department-specific ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recaps. It trains associates on product presentation, freshness and pricing standards; safe food handling; hourly recovery; stocking and rotation; produce grading and repackaging; and sanitation procedures. The manager supports scheduling coverage, assesses work completion and associate performance, records and analyzes markdowns, takes corrective action to prevent recurring issues, and records inventory levels when requested by the Store Support Center.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
  • Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
  • Ability to perform cash register functions.
  • Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
  • Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of safety policies and practices.
  • Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
  • Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous lead experience.
  • Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments.
  • Maintain perishable stock levels according to store volume using current ads and planners, department order guides, sales history, and recaps.
  • Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, hourly recovery, stocking, and product rotation standards.
  • Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
  • Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
  • Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Train assigned associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
  • Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
  • Help ensure compliance with sanitation standards and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
  • Promote quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations.
  • Provide support to other managers as requested.
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